‘When you finish training, you are dead. Not tired — dead. You can do it only because you believe in what he does.

‘We had 40 days in France and it was like entering another world. You are 100% with him. He creates an atmosphere, everyone gives energy to each other. For sure he is one of the very best.’

Chiellini and Juve are preparing to take on Tottenham in the Champions League (Picture: Getty)

Despite Chiellini’s praise for Conte, the Chelsea boss has struggled to galvanise his squad in recent weeks, losing back-to-back Premier League matches against Bournemouth and Watford.

The west London club are believed to be drawing up a list of replacements that is headed up by former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique, though will wait until after the Champions League last 16 to pull the trigger.